Russia begins moving troops into eastern Ukraine

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(02-24-2022, 08:36 AM)Au165 Wrote: Again, it was confirmed by the Ukrainian ministry and mayor of Kyiv. There are now pictures this morning of aftermath including missile remains in the city. It’s all moot as troops have entered the country through Belarus on their way towards Kyiv, so the larger point of occupation is looking more and more likely by the hour.

If there are missile remains in the city, it is a wayward strike. The Russians are not bombing or shelling population centers. The initial attacks are on command and control centers, the military communication grid, the Ukrainian air defense network, etc., all of which are located in the countryside outside of major cities. They especially need that air defense network down to establish air superiority. This is why they are reporting that the Russians have lost six jets so far.

The Russians don't need to direct attacks against civilian population centers. News of the missile strikes and Russians crossing the borders are more than sufficient to spread terror without causing civilian casualties. The unfortunate fact is that most Ukrainians did not think that Putin would do it.